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“When I’m 64”
From the Numbers to the Street
Learn how to take the statistics from NAR, KAR, and your local Association, transform them into real world information, and use them in your buyer and seller presentations. (No CE credit available)
“Help!”
Important Trends in Real Estate
Statistics, demographics, consumer desires and more will shape the real estate business of the future. Discover how to adjust your business to take advantage of the changes. (3 hours elective CE)
“Here Comes the Sun”
Market Confidence for the Wary Buyer
Convinced all housing markets are weak, consumers are reluctant to engage, even in locally strong markets. Find out how to bring them back and build a confidence-inspiring career. (3 hours elective CE)
“Please Please Me”
Communicating in a World of Noise
In this world of noise, it's important to educate your clients about the process, use electronic media to save money, and keep systems flowing. Learn to communicate effectively! (3 hours elective CE)
“I am the Walrus”
Say What You Mean; Get What You Want
You negotiate to get the best deals and make your transaction work. Learn to identify the elements in effective negotiation including behavior styles, options and leverage. (3 hours elective CE)
“Eight Days a Week”
Required Broker Core: Common Violations
Laws are changing all the time. Are you sure that you and your agents are following them? Learn how to explain the rules, and get scripts and tools for discussion. (3 hours elective CE for salespeople; 3 hours mandatory CE for brokers)
“Revolution”
Real Estate Realities: What Buyers & Sellers Need to Know
Consumers often believe they can accomplish the most important transaction of their lives without an expert to guide them. 
Learn the tools to help your clients understand what they need to know. Get the requirements you need in your initial interviews! (3 hours elective CE)
“The Long And Winding Road”
Required Salesperson & Broker Core
You CAN get all 12 hours of continuing education during convention! Hear what’s causing problems, and how to avoid trouble in this highly informative class. (3 hours mandatory CE; additional fees apply)
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Besides the amazing continuing education classes scheduled for the Annual Convention, there will also be seminars to give you the knowledge to take your business to the next level. Sessions will include:
“Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Heart’s Club Band”
Advanced Facebook
“Penny Lane”
Financing Options to Meet Every Need
“When I’m 64”
From the Numbers to the Street: Using Statistics
“Magical Mystery Tour”
CRS SuperStar Panel
“Imagine”
Google 101
And many more!
“Do You Want To Know A Secret?”
REALTOR® Success Luncheon
NAR has created a new web-based system that will combine all of the information on each parcel of real property in the U.S. -- from county appraisals to water quality tests to school information. And it will be provided FREE to REALTORS®. Dale Ross, President of REALTORS® Property Resource, will explain the program and its future. (Ticketed Event)
“Come Together”
Membership Luncheon
Don’t miss this free lunch with Beatles expert and comedian Bill Stainton. He’ll tell you “The Five Best Decisions The Beatles Ever Made ... And Why You Should Make Them Too!” The perfect way to end this Beatles-filled convention! Plus get a chance to win $1,000! (Free; pre-registration required)
“Take Good Care of My Baby”
Lead Remediation: What’s Real & What’s Rumor?
Tom Langer from the Kansas Department of Health & Environment will talk about the new lead paint remediation requirements, its effects on owners, buyers, sellers, property managers and you! Don’t miss this important information!
“We Can Work It Out” 
KAR Business Center Lounge & REBR Tech Center
Meet friends or check your email at the KAR Business Center Lounge. And see, touch and play with the latest technology in the REBR Tech Center, including Droids, iPhones and even an iPad. Exhibitors will be available. Stop by to take a break and reduce the “Helter Skelter” of being out of the office!
"With a Little Help from My Friends"
Installation & Awards Banquet
On Monday, 2011 KAR President Jamie Holt Doty of Wichita will be installed, along with John Brocker of Iola as President-Elect, Steve McCullough of Newton as 1st VP/Treasurer, and Brian Jones of Pittsburg as Immdiate Past President. Top state awards including REALTOR® of the Year, Distinguished Service Award, Salesperson of the Year, and the Archie Award also will be presented at the Banquet. The semi-formal event includes a dinner of steak and chicken, and a cash bar reception. Dinner wine will be provided by the Wichita Area Association of REALTORS®. (Ticketed Event)
“Got to Get You into My Life”
App Exchange: Speed Dating for Your Smart Phone
Is your smart phone your best friend? Or are you just getting started and need to know where to find all the tools it can provide? Either way, you’ll want to attend the App Exchange. See what others are using, and what’s just a waste of time or money.
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The Capitol Plaza Hotel is located at 1717 SW Topeka Blvd in Topeka. Check in is 3 p.m., with check out at noon. Guest rooms feature in-room movies, hair dryer, coffee maker and high-speed Internet access. The hotel also features a fitness center, gift shop, Falling Water Grille, and Water’s Edge Lounge.
RESERVATIONS
Reserve a room at the Capitol Plaza Hotel for the special KAR Convention price of $99 (single) or $109 (double) + tax. Deadline for the special discount is Oct 1, 2010. Call 785-431-7200 and tell them you’re with KAR! Or register online here. The site is pre-set with our discounted rates. Please remember to reserve your room early, as limited discounted rooms are available.
MANER CONFERENCE CENTER
Onsite registration and most meetings will be held in the Maner Conference Center, connected to the Capitol Plaza Hotel. If you are not staying at the hotel, you may want to park in the Conference Center’s lot at the corner of 17th Street and SW Western. Please arrive in time to determine in which facility your session will be held, and allow time to walk to that location. A convention agenda with locations will be emailed to pre-registered attendees for your convenience.
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KAR Annual Convention
Topeka Capitol Plaza Hotel & Maner Conference Center
October 18-20, 2010
NAR Annual Convention
New Orleans
Nov. 3-8, 2010
KAR Local Board Leadership Training
Topeka Capitol Plaza, Topeka
Dec. 1, 2010
KAR Legislative Meetings
Topeka Capitol Plaza, Topeka
Jan. 11-13, 2011
NAR Association Executives Institute
Dallas
March 18-22, 2011
NAR Midyear Legislative Meetings
Washington DC
May 9-14, 2011
KAR MidYear Meetings
Hotel at Old Town, Wichita
June 16-17, 2011
NAR Leadership Summit
Chicago
Aug. 22-23, 2011
KAR Annual Convention
Wichita Marriott, Wichita
October 10-12, 2011
NAR Annual Convention
Anaheim, CA
Nov. 9-14, 2011
Interested in being a sponsor at the KAR Annual Convention? The event annually draws 600 + REALTORS® from across Kansas for three days of learning, networking, and fun! Click here for more information and opportunities!
You're invited to attend any of the Kansas Association of REALTORS Annual Meetings. For information about upcoming meetings, please watch this space.
KAR LEGISLATIVE MEETINGS - Held in Topeka each January, the highlight of these meetings is the KAR Legislative Reception, where you can inform your local Legislator on real estate issues that affect you. It's a great time to meet the people who shape your business at the Statehouse, and make sure your voice is heard.
KAR MIDYEAR MEETINGS - Held in various locations across Kansas, these meetings are a time for the KAR Board of Directors, Committees and general membership to meet and transact Association business. The Annual Meeting of Real Estate Business Resources, Inc., (REBR) is also held during these meetings.
KAR ANNUAL CONVENTION & MONEY-MAKING MONDAY - The Annual Convention allows you to get amazing education from nationally renowned instructors, meet with vendors, discover what's happening across the State, and increase your referral base among other REALTORS. It's also a great time to get away, have fun, and transact association business.
NAR CONFERENCE & EXPO - http://www.realtor.org/
KAR LOCAL ASSOCIATION OFFICER TRAINING - Local Association Officers and Executive Officers are invited to attend KAR's annual training session, where you'll learn what issues are facing your Association, how you can make an impact, and how to stay out of trouble!
You can register for KAR meetings online at http://ims.kansasrealtor.com/. You'll need your unique National REALTOR ID (NRDS) number to log in the first time. Don't know your ID number? Call KAR at 800/366-0069 or check your NAR magazine mailing label or other KAR mailing labels.
